Participant Funding Program
The Canada Energy Regulator (CER) administers a Participant Funding Program (PFP) to facilitate the participation of the public — and, in particular, the Indigenous peoples of Canada and Indigenous organizations — in public hearings under section 52 or subsection 241(3) of the Canadian Energy Regulator (CER) Act and any steps leading to those hearings. Please note that PFP is not available for detailed route hearings.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Participant Funding Program?
- Am I eligible?
- How do I apply?
- What costs are eligible?
- How much can I expect to receive?
- How will I know if I have been awarded funding?
- How do I access the funds I have been awarded?
- What supporting documentation do I need to provide with a claim?
- What happens if the obligations of my contribution agreement are not met?
- Whom should I contact if I need help?
Current Funding Opportunities
| Project Funding Envelope | Deadline to apply |
|---|---|
| Trans Mountain Expansion Project - West Route variance application Announced on 2020-11-03 |
Participant funding is available to facilitate the participation in this public hearing. The application deadline has passed. For recipients that have signed a contribution agreement, you must submit a claim form [PDF 166 KB] to receive payment for your eligible costs incurred. |
| NOVA Gas Transmission Ltd. – West Path Delivery 2023 Announced on 2020-09-01 |
Participant funding is available to facilitate the participation in this public hearing. The following funding maximums have been approved: Indigenous peoples [Filing C07684] of Canada and Indigenous organizations: $90,000 Eligible group Intervenors: $80,000 Eligible individual Intervenors: $12,000 Please email PFP.PAFP@cer-rec.gc.ca by 6 January 2021 to request funding. |
| NOVA Gas Transmission Ltd. – Medicine Hat Looping Project 2023 Announced on 2020-07-03 |
Participant funding is available to facilitate the participation in this public hearing. The following funding maximums have been approved: Indigenous peoples [Filing C06984] of Canada and Indigenous organizations: $90,000 Eligible group Intervenors: $80,000 Eligible individual Intervenors: $12,000 A deadline to apply for funding will be announced at a later date. Please email us at PFP.PAFP@cer-rec.gc.ca if you are interested in this funding opportunity. |
Recently Closed Funding Opportunities
| Funding Opportunity | Deadline to claim |
|---|---|
| NGTL Edson Mainline Hearing record closed on Hearing record closed on 2020-08-27 |
For recipients that have signed a contribution agreement, you must submit a claim form [PDF 166 KB] by 25 November 2020 to receive payment for your eligible costs incurred. |
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